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Thanks for reading.
The Quest: Fighting Love
Chapter 2
Turning around, the man headed back into the house. Even though Serena dislikes the guy's attitude, she couldn't help but admire the guy's looks.
*What a hunk! Too damn bad that his personality matches Motoki's. No wonder they're best friends.* thought Serena sourly.
Mina, on the other hand, wasn't as composed as Serena. As soon as the guy turned around, she started fanning herself and mouthing to Serena, " He's HOT!"
"Why didn't you tell me that Mamoru Chiba is a hunk? I would have been ready on time," giggled Mina.
"I didn't know it myself, but he's a jerk," whispered Serena.
"A cute jerk though," laughed Mina.
The topic of their conversation had been eavesdropping all along. Mamoru felt a grin forming on his face. He opened the door to his study and walk in. He struggled to wipe the grin off his face as he circled around to his leather seat behind the desk. Sitting down, he motioned for the two girls to sit. Opening a file on his sickenly organized desk, he read:
"Name: Serena Tsukino
Code Name: Ice
Birth Date: June 19, 1979
Gender: female
Status: single, Trained Agent
Level of Competence: 5 out of 5
Degree: Graduated: Top of Advanced Intelligence Class
Specializes in Youma Fighting
Expert in Weapon Handling
Black Belt in Karate
Note: Dangerous
"Name: Mina Aino
Birth Date: March 3, 1980
Gender: female
Status: single, Citizen
Level of Competence: 5 out of 5
Degree: Graduated: Yale University in two years
Alternate Identity: Sailor Venus
Note: Dangerous"
"Am I correct?" asked Mamoru.
"All except my name, it's Serena Caruso," corrected Serena, " and I see you did your homework. So do we fulfill your requirements?"
"Impressive, but I have some questions," answered Mamoru.
"We'll answer what we can, but I don't promise to answer all of them," stated Serena.
"Fair enough, why are you with Sailor Venus?" asked Mamoru.
"I saved her once. We're friends and partners," answered Serena evasively.
Knowing that for now the vague answer is all he's going to get, he changed the topic.
" Why did you change your name?" Mamoru asked curiously.
Immediately, an invisible stony ice wall rose up. Her face remained blank, but he saw that quick flash of pain and fear in her eyes. Anger filled him at the thought that someone can do something so horrible that it would cause this reaction in the strong, incredible woman in front of him. His own anger confused him. This beautiful stranger is deadly and certainly can take care of herself. So why did he feel so protective and possessive of her? He let both questions slip for now.
"Anyway, you are summoned here because I have a mission for you. It's not aliens this time, at least we don't think it is. A powerful technology corporation, Negaverse, has been suspected of stealing energy crystals from SAAE. They want the same kind of energy as these aliens do. We suspect a link between them. This might be our only chance at totally eliminating the entire youma species," said Mamoru, "the two of you are the best of the best. We entrust this mission to you. In addition, I will be coming with you for backup. Anything we need, Motoki will be at our beck and call."
"Okay, so when do we leave?" asked Mina excitedly. *This hunk is coming with us? What luck!* she thought mentally squealing in delight.
"Wait a minute. Mina and I work alone. We don't need or want backup," said Serena. * He knows Mina's Sailor Venus, but he doesn't know that I'm Sailor Moon. We can't let him have all the cards while we know nothing about him, but his name.* Serena thought to herself. Mina exchanged looks with Serena and understood Serena's reluctance.
"Too bad, I guess you'll have to get use to working with me. No operation goes through without my permission so either get fired or follow the orders," retorted Mamoru calmly.
Serena gave Mamoru her infamous glare waiting for him to back down. Suprisingly, he met her stare without a flinch. Too surprised to argue, she nodded her consent and thought * You might be coming along, but if you think you'll be in charge, you've got another thing coming. The war is on.*
Thanks for reading.
The Quest: Fighting Love
Chapter 2
Turning around, the man headed back into the house. Even though Serena dislikes the guy's attitude, she couldn't help but admire the guy's looks.
*What a hunk! Too damn bad that his personality matches Motoki's. No wonder they're best friends.* thought Serena sourly.
Mina, on the other hand, wasn't as composed as Serena. As soon as the guy turned around, she started fanning herself and mouthing to Serena, " He's HOT!"
"Why didn't you tell me that Mamoru Chiba is a hunk? I would have been ready on time," giggled Mina.
"I didn't know it myself, but he's a jerk," whispered Serena.
"A cute jerk though," laughed Mina.
The topic of their conversation had been eavesdropping all along. Mamoru felt a grin forming on his face. He opened the door to his study and walk in. He struggled to wipe the grin off his face as he circled around to his leather seat behind the desk. Sitting down, he motioned for the two girls to sit. Opening a file on his sickenly organized desk, he read:
"Name: Serena Tsukino
Code Name: Ice
Birth Date: June 19, 1979
Gender: female
Status: single, Trained Agent
Level of Competence: 5 out of 5
Degree: Graduated: Top of Advanced Intelligence Class
Specializes in Youma Fighting
Expert in Weapon Handling
Black Belt in Karate
Note: Dangerous
"Name: Mina Aino
Birth Date: March 3, 1980
Gender: female
Status: single, Citizen
Level of Competence: 5 out of 5
Degree: Graduated: Yale University in two years
Alternate Identity: Sailor Venus
Note: Dangerous"
"Am I correct?" asked Mamoru.
"All except my name, it's Serena Caruso," corrected Serena, " and I see you did your homework. So do we fulfill your requirements?"
"Impressive, but I have some questions," answered Mamoru.
"We'll answer what we can, but I don't promise to answer all of them," stated Serena.
"Fair enough, why are you with Sailor Venus?" asked Mamoru.
"I saved her once. We're friends and partners," answered Serena evasively.
Knowing that for now the vague answer is all he's going to get, he changed the topic.
" Why did you change your name?" Mamoru asked curiously.
Immediately, an invisible stony ice wall rose up. Her face remained blank, but he saw that quick flash of pain and fear in her eyes. Anger filled him at the thought that someone can do something so horrible that it would cause this reaction in the strong, incredible woman in front of him. His own anger confused him. This beautiful stranger is deadly and certainly can take care of herself. So why did he feel so protective and possessive of her? He let both questions slip for now.
"Anyway, you are summoned here because I have a mission for you. It's not aliens this time, at least we don't think it is. A powerful technology corporation, Negaverse, has been suspected of stealing energy crystals from SAAE. They want the same kind of energy as these aliens do. We suspect a link between them. This might be our only chance at totally eliminating the entire youma species," said Mamoru, "the two of you are the best of the best. We entrust this mission to you. In addition, I will be coming with you for backup. Anything we need, Motoki will be at our beck and call."
"Okay, so when do we leave?" asked Mina excitedly. *This hunk is coming with us? What luck!* she thought mentally squealing in delight.
"Wait a minute. Mina and I work alone. We don't need or want backup," said Serena. * He knows Mina's Sailor Venus, but he doesn't know that I'm Sailor Moon. We can't let him have all the cards while we know nothing about him, but his name.* Serena thought to herself. Mina exchanged looks with Serena and understood Serena's reluctance.
"Too bad, I guess you'll have to get use to working with me. No operation goes through without my permission so either get fired or follow the orders," retorted Mamoru calmly.
Serena gave Mamoru her infamous glare waiting for him to back down. Suprisingly, he met her stare without a flinch. Too surprised to argue, she nodded her consent and thought * You might be coming along, but if you think you'll be in charge, you've got another thing coming. The war is on.*
